I. ˈbəz verb
Etymology: Middle English bussen, of imitative origin
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee
2.
a. : murmur , whisper
b. : to be filled with a confused murmur
the room buzz ed with excitement
3. : to make a signal with a buzzer
4. : to go quickly : hurry
buzz ed around town in a sports car
also : scram — usually used with off
5. : to feel high especially from a drug
transitive verb
1. : to utter covertly by or as if by whispering
2. : to cause to buzz
3. : to fly fast and close to
planes buzz the crowd
4. : to summon or signal with a buzzer ; also : to let in through an electronically controlled entrance — used with in or through
buzz ed him in
5. dialect England : to drink to the last drop
get some more port whilst I buzz this bottle — W. M. Thackeray
II. noun
Date: circa 1600
1. : a persistent vibratory sound
2.
a. : a confused murmur
b. : rumor , gossip
c. : a flurry of activity
d. : fad , craze
e. : speculative or excited talk or attention relating especially to a new or forthcoming product or event
one of the few new shows that's getting good buzz — TV Guide
also : an instance of such talk or attention
their first CD created a huge buzz
3. : a signal conveyed by buzzer ; specifically : a telephone call
4. : high 4